Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Accept Funding from the Urban Renewal Agency for the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement - ($400,000.00 from the URA - funds shall be allocated to the Mayor’s Office under Budget Code A1210.101), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
An Ordinance AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
Accept Funding from THE Urban Renewal
Agency for the OFFICE of Neighborhood
Safety & Engagement
Whereas, by letter dated July 22, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the Office of the Mayor to accept $400,000 from the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to support the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (NSE) staffing and operations; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to enhancing the safety and engagement of its neighborhoods through the effective operation of the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (NSE); and
Whereas, the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) has allocated $400,000 to support the staffing and operations of the NSE; and
Whereas, the City Council has previously adopted resolutions creating the NSE and setting the salary for the director's position; and
Whereas, the acceptance of these funds will enable the hiring of a director and provide necessary staffing and operational resources for the NSE; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Acceptance of Funds. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon authorizes the Mayor to accept $400,000 from the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to support the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (NSE) staffing and operations.
Section 2. Allocation of Funds. The funds shall be allocated to the Mayor’s Office under Budget Code A1210.101 to cover the hiring of a director, along with staffing and operational expenses for the NSE.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor’s Office is authorized to proceed with the recruitment and hiring process for the director of the NSE and to allocate funds for necessary staffing and operational needs as per the budgetary provisions.
Section 4. Prior Resolutions. This ordinance recognizes and builds upon the prior resolutions adopted by the City Council establishing the NSE and determining the salary for the director’s position.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.